Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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BELGIUM. International Exposition Bronze Award Medal, 1897. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
By Jules Lagae for Wolfers Frères. 70mm. Engraved and awarded to Albert Bourdin of Maison Stockman Frères of Paris. Obverse: Allegories of Industry (left) and Agriculture (right) being embraced by Belgium standing in the center, perimeter legend above; Reverse: Two lions salient supporting crowned Belgian Arms, banderole below, engraved inscription in lower field; perimeter legend. The Exposition was held at what is now the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the site of a number of expositions from 1880 through 1930. Bourdin was one of fifteen bronze medal recipients in the category of "clothing accessories". An attractive specimen with glossy bronze surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $50 - $100
By Jules Lagae for Wolfers Frères. 70mm. Engraved and awarded to Albert Bourdin of Maison Stockman Frères of Paris. Obverse: Allegories of Industry (left) and Agriculture (right) being embraced by Belgium standing in the center, perimeter legend above; Reverse: Two lions salient supporting crowned Belgian Arms, banderole below, engraved inscription in lower field; perimeter legend. The Exposition was held at what is now the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the site of a number of expositions from 1880 through 1930. Bourdin was one of fifteen bronze medal recipients in the category of "clothing accessories". An attractive specimen with glossy bronze surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $50 - $100